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Guatemala Textile Tour Santo Domingo Xenacoj (Community Tourism)
Guatemala City, Central Highlands, Guatemala
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Overview
This tour aims to preserve the art of weaving in Guatemala, the highest expression of the Mayan worldview. The tour starts in Guatemala City or from La Antigua Guatemala. After pick up time you will transfer to the community of Santo Domingo Xenacoj, located 37km from Guatemala City. Upon arrival in the community we will meet with an Association of weavers of Santo Domingo Xenacoj and start our weaving workshop (duration 3 hours). During the weaving workshop we will share local stories, the meaning of textiles and the importance to transmit to new generations the weaving techniques and art. After our workshop we will continue for a traditional Guatemalan lunch prepared by a member of the community. Before heading back to Guatemala City we will do a walking tour around the community of Santo Domingo Xenacoj.
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2 visitors minimum
Traditional Lunch
Pickup included
Traditional Lunch
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Transport by private vehicle
- Certified Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Weaving workshop and tour
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Return details
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GuatemalaWe travel one hour away from Guatemala City, to the Maya community of Santo Domingo Xenacoj. We meet the Council of weavers of the community and start a weaving workshop with them. They will explain and teach us the art of weaving in Guatemala. We also will learn about what the communities are doing to preserved, keep alive the tradition of weaving and to sustained the weaving school in the community. We will enjoy a traditional Guatemala lunch and walk around the community.
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Guatemala Textile Tour Santo Domingo Xenacoj (Community Tourism)
Guatemala City, Central Highlands, Guatemala
Experience unavailable
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!